
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Oakland Hills Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $600 (6 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southeast Oakland Hills area of Oakland.


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Southeast Oakland Hills, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Oakland Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Oakland Hills Studio Apartments | $1,581 | $1,395 | $1,800 |
| Southeast Oakland Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $1,249 | $1,950 |
| Southeast Oakland Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,998 | $1,900 | $6,561 |
| Southeast Oakland Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $2,399 | $3,500 |
| Southeast Oakland Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,904 | $3,650 | $4,413 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Oakland Hills Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Oakland Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Oakland Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookfield Place priced from $779. Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,024. Here are the most affordable Southeast Oakland Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community | Studio 1 Bathroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,024 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Oakland Hills, CA
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Oakland Hills area is the $3.48 price per square foot 10100 Walnut St Model at 10100 Walnut St, Unit #3 in the in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Southeast Oakland Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Granite Pointe Apartments starting at $2,633 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Mills College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Oakland Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10100 Walnut St, Unit #3 | 10100 Walnut St | 4BR,1BA | $3.48 |
| Granite Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 166 Rishell Drive, Unit Studio | 166 Rishell Drive | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| Brookfield Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom D | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 10010 MacArthur Boulevard | 10010 MacArthur Boulevard | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Oakland Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Oakland Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Oakland Hills is under $1,660.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Oakland Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Oakland Hills is Brookfield Place which is listed at $779, while the average apartment in Southeast Oakland Hills costs $3,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Oakland Hills?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Southeast Oakland Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southeast Oakland Hills?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Oakland Hills have an average cost of $313 which is $3,337 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Oakland Hills.
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